Melbourne teacher dies after head clash during suburban football game Epping footballer Nathan Fitzgerald, 27, died in hospital after hitting his head during a game in Lalor, club confirms The Guardian - AU · Jul 6
Brayden Maynard: a robust AFL player opposition coaches would love to have The Collingwood defender’s very being screams imminent confrontation but if the Pies’ opponents show any holes he and his teammates will exploit it The Guardian - AU · Jul 5
'A lot is different': the big fix for Port coach First-year coach Josh Carr has Port Adelaide ranked second for defence despite sitting a lowly 15th on the ladder. AAP · Jul 5
Concern for injured Kangaroo playmaker after Port loss Port Adelaide have kicked the last four goals of the game for a 21-point win over North Melbourne at Adelaide Oval. AAP · Jul 5
Coach unsurprised as star Saint soars to blitz Bombers Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera fired as St Kilda produced a dominant first half to set up a convincing win over Essendon, moving within reach of the AFL's top 10. AAP · Jul 5
Richmond coach backs misfiring forward to respond Richmond coach Adem Yze has backed Tom Lynch to get on top of his wayward goal-kicking after the veteran misfired for the second time against Carlton this year. AAP · Jul 4
GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency GWS may have beaten the best in the AFL, but there's still something that midfielder Finn Callaghan and coach Adam Kingsley want to see improve. AAP · Jul 4
Carlton defender explains controversial late decision Carlton defender Nick Haynes has recalled the frantic finish against Richmond when he was controversially penalised for deliberating rushing a behind. AAP · Jul 4
Magpie and Suns stalwarts fined for umpire contact Collingwood's Brayden Maynard and Gold Coast's Touk Miller have been fined for umpire contact during a spiteful AFL match. AAP · Jul 4
Thunderbirds star caps Super Netball comeback in GF After navigating post-partum depression, Adelaide captain Shamera Sterling-Humphrey starred in the Super Netball grand final win over the Melbourne Vixens. AAP · Jul 4
Blues hold off plucky Richmond for seventh straight win Carlton have desperately hung on for a two-point win over Richmond, giving the Blues seven consecutive victories since Josh Fraser became interim coach. AAP · Jul 4
Magpie Maynard in hot water after nudge on umpire Magpies defender Brayden Maynard says he may have broken a rib after copping a cheap shot from Ben Long, but he is in hot water himself for touching an umpire. AAP · Jul 4
Star Giant shines as GWS stun 'off' Dockers Former Essendon spearhead Jake Stringer has enjoyed a career-high afternoon to steer GWS to an upset victory over Fremantle at Manuka Oval. AAP · Jul 4
Fast-starting Demons hold off Hawks despite fade-out The Melbourne Demons have beaten Hawthorn by 35 points in Launceston, with a stunning 13-goals-to-one first half setting up the victory. AAP · Jul 4
AAP · Jul 4 'Remiss of us': Lyon urges Saints to build AFL form St Kilda are yet to beat a side above them on the ladder this season, but coach Ross Lyon says there are solid signs of life in their game.
AAP · Jul 3 'Our game has evolved': Port coach ready for Roos test Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr says their clash against North Melbourne isn't a case of seeking belated revenge.
AAP · Jul 3 He had a down night: Eagles back Yeo to rebound Star West Coast veteran Elliot Yeo was held to just seven disposals against Adelaide on Friday night, raising questions about whether his role needs changing.
AAP · Jul 3 No injury drama for Bulldogs ruck after Swans showdown Tim English has been managing back soreness, but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says that wasn't why the ruck struggled against Sydney's Brodie Grundy.
AAP · Jul 3 Return looms for Swans firestarter in AFL top-two clash Sydney's crafty goalscorer Tom Papley is in the frame to make his return from injury against AFL leaders Fremantle, says Swans coach Dean Cox.
AAP · Jul 3 Thunderbirds star eyes title amid mental health battle Battling post-partum depression, Shamera Sterling-Humphrey is key to Adelaide's bid to blunt a potent Melbourne Vixens attack in the Super Netball grand final.
AAP · Jul 3 Star Crow 'out cold' after mystery illness in Perth Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe has missed his team's win over West Coast after being struck down by a mystery illness.
AAP · Jul 3 Fogarty kicks four as Crows bounce back to beat Eagles Adelaide have overcome the late withdrawal of star forward Riley Thilthorpe to post a 25-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
AAP · Jul 3 Deja vu for Bulldogs as Swans star kicks six in big win Sydney spearhead Charlie Curnow has mauled the Western Bulldogs for a second time this year, kicking six goals to power the Swans to victory at the SCG.
AAP · Jul 3 Giants' fearless debutant readies for AFL heavyweights GWS are looking to get their AFL season back on track, although they now face the high-flying Fremantle, who are on course to topple records.
AAP · Jul 3 Yze says Lynch should play on, marvels at Butters' form Richmond's coach says there's no doubt a returning spearhead should play on next year, and he's planning on beating Carlton rather than recruiting Zak Butters.